Shareholder Report, Average Annual Return (Details)	12 Months Ended	60 Months Ended	120 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2024
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Average Annual Return [Line Items]
Line Graph and Table Measure Name	ELFNX
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Average Annual Return [Line Items]
Average Annual Return, Percent	27.04%	16.30%	14.21%
GE INDEX: S&P 500®
Average Annual Return [Line Items]
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Average Annual Return, Percent	25.02%	14.53%	13.10%